Africa
Burundi: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Burundi: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Gitega
- Population
- 14.4 million
- Area
- 27,834 km²
- Currency
- Burundian Franc
#78 by population · #143 by area · #166 economy in the world · #14 by population density
Population and society
Population of bi, 1960–2025. From 2.8 million in 1960 to 14.4 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 547 per km² (rank 14 of 194)
- Urban population
- 25.7% (2025)
- Under 15
- 44% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2.5% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.79 (2024)
- Internet users
- 8.6% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $3.4B (rank 166 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 0.9% (2025)
- Inflation
- 34.1% (2025)
- Forests
- 10.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.1 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 772 m (Lake Tanganyika)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Burundi Bwacu
- Official name
- Republika y'Uburundi · République du Burundi
- Motto
- Unité, Travail, Progrès (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Rundi, French, and English
- Calling code
- +257
- Internet domain
- .bi
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Burundian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania
- Highest point
- Mount Heha (2,684 m)
- Largest city
- Bujumbura
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Belgium (1962)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $234 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 63.8 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.439 (rank 187 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Buhumuza | — | 5,931 |
| Bujumbura | — | 3,937 |
| Burunga | — | 6,206 |
| Butanyerera | 2,530,206 (2024) | 4,480 |
| Gitega | 725,223 (2008) | 4,546 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Burundi · 1961–1962
Burundi · 1962–1966
Burundi · 1966–1967
Burundi · 1967–1982- Burundi · 1982–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1961–1962 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Orange Tuesday).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
Gitega
How many people live in Burundi?
14.4 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Burundi?
Burundian Franc
What are the official languages of Burundi?
Rundi, French, and English
What is the calling code of Burundi?
+257
Which countries border Burundi?
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania
What is the highest point of Burundi?
Mount Heha (2,684 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.